US Bridges

Owego Road over Tracy Creek

Fair

Broome County, New York · 3.0 MI SW of Vestal · Structure no. 000000002225860

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,436
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Owego Road over Tracy Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Owego Road over Tracy Creek in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 90 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,436 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,776 by 2041. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesOwego Road
CrossesTracy Creek
Location3.0 MI SW of Vestal
Coordinates42.06726, -76.10261
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating22.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,436 (2020)
Projected traffic1,776 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Owego Road over Tracy Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is Owego Road over Tracy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Owego Road over Tracy Creek carry?

About 1,436 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Owego Road over Tracy Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Owego Road over Tracy Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.